Postbac Fellow - Research - South San Francisco, CA
Amgen
5 months ago
On-site
South San Francisco, CA
Clinical Research and Development
Postbaccalaureate Fellow (5 openings) — South San Francisco, CA
What You Will Do
- Participate in a 2-year early career research program with a small group of researchers at the South San Francisco site.
- Receive research training, practical experience, publication opportunities, and professional upskilling.
- Work toward preparation for entry into competitive doctoral degree programs.
- Be assigned to a dedicated supervisory mentor and gain access to cutting-edge technologies.
- Contribute to Amgen’s research strategy, including publishing, collaborating, and networking with cross-functional colleagues.
What we expect of you
Basic Qualifications:
- Recent college graduate with a major in a relevant scientific area (biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, computational sciences, or other STEM fields).
- Strong desire to pursue a PhD or MD/PhD in STEM fields.
- Not eligible if currently enrolled in PhD, MS, Pharm D, or MD programs.
- Eligible to work in the US and commit to a 2-year program.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate studies completed up to 2 years prior to program entry.
- Practical research experience in a lab setting (e.g., summer internships), highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Passion to explore the unknown and make discoveries in biology.
Compensation/Benefits
- Expected annualized salary (U.S., excluding Puerto Rico): $50,600.
- Total Rewards Plan (based on eligibility): health and welfare plans, financial plans for retirement/other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities.
Application Instructions
- Apply via careers.amgen.com.
- Application deadline: applications anticipated until Friday, May 15, 2026 (may continue beyond if needed).
Sponsorship
- Sponsorship not guaranteed.
What You Will Do
- Participate in a 2-year early career research program with a small group of researchers at the South San Francisco site.
- Receive research training, practical experience, publication opportunities, and professional upskilling.
- Work toward preparation for entry into competitive doctoral degree programs.
- Be assigned to a dedicated supervisory mentor and gain access to cutting-edge technologies.
- Contribute to Amgen’s research strategy, including publishing, collaborating, and networking with cross-functional colleagues.
What we expect of you
Basic Qualifications:
- Recent college graduate with a major in a relevant scientific area (biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, computational sciences, or other STEM fields).
- Strong desire to pursue a PhD or MD/PhD in STEM fields.
- Not eligible if currently enrolled in PhD, MS, Pharm D, or MD programs.
- Eligible to work in the US and commit to a 2-year program.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate studies completed up to 2 years prior to program entry.
- Practical research experience in a lab setting (e.g., summer internships), highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Passion to explore the unknown and make discoveries in biology.
Compensation/Benefits
- Expected annualized salary (U.S., excluding Puerto Rico): $50,600.
- Total Rewards Plan (based on eligibility): health and welfare plans, financial plans for retirement/other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities.
Application Instructions
- Apply via careers.amgen.com.
- Application deadline: applications anticipated until Friday, May 15, 2026 (may continue beyond if needed).
Sponsorship
- Sponsorship not guaranteed.